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VOLUME n LAGRANGE, GEORGIA — MAY 26, 1960 NUMBER 15

Graduation Set For Class Of 1960

A full slate of graduation activities has been announced for the LaGrange College class of 1960.

The activities include a drama- tic presentation, "Five for Five" on June 3 at 8:15 p.m.; opening of Student Art Exhibit in the Art Gallery in Hawkes Building on June 4 at 4:00 p.m.; Baccalaure- ate Service in the gym on June 5 at 11:00 a.m.; Commencement Recital at 3:00 p.m. on June 5; Garden Party at the President's Home from 5:00-6:00 p.m. on June 5.

The Commencement Play, "Five for Five" is not one play but excerpts from several. Each senior in the Curtain Raisers chose a play and will give a scene or speech from it. The plays include Euripidies' "Medea," given by Luanne Hays; Shakespeare's "King Lear," "Othello," "Ham- let," by Renfroe Watson; Mo- liere's "The Imaginary Invalid," by Charles Jones; Ibsen's "Ghosts," by Margie McDonald, Maxwell Anderson's "Mary of Scotland," by Patricia McGuire.

The Student Art Exhibit will open June 4 at 4:00 p.m. in the art department. June 5 and 6 the gallery hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday at 11:00 is the Bacca- laureate Service in the gymnasium. The speaker will be the Reverend Delma H. Hagood.

DR. W. EARL STRICKLAND Graduation Speaker

Rev. Hagood was admitted into the North Georgia Conference in 1932. He was Superintendent of the Rome district for 4 years, and is presently serving as the Superin- tendent of the Deoatur-Oxford District. He has been a trustee of Reinhardt College for the past

12 years. In the summer of 1953 he made a two-month tour through six countries of'Europe with Bis- hop Moore and a party of 16 Methodist Bishops and Laymen.

The Commencement Recital will be at 3:00 Sunday afternoon. Those performing are: Louise Blalock and Gerald Becham, piano solos; Janet Sutherlin and Carolyn Babb, organ solos; Ann Wheeless, Don Tatman, Wayne Hillard, Claire Walker, Robert

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Henry Names *

Harwell Dean Dr. Waights G. Henry has dis-

closed that Dr. C. Lee Harwell, present assistant dean at Emory- at-Oxford in Covington, will suc- ceed Mr. J. C. Bailey as acade- mic Dean of LaGrange College. The acceptance of Dr. Harwell was made definite last weekend.

Dr. Harwell has been connected with Emory-at-Oxford since 1936. There he has served as instructor, associate professor, and admini- strative assistant.

"In leaving Emory-at-Oxford after 24 happy years, I am looking forward to my work at LaGrange

Ann Knight Announced As Pi Delt Sweetheart

Miss Ann Knight was named Pi Delta Kappa Sweetheart foi 1960-61 by President Larry Bos- well during the Annual Sweetheart Dance held Saturday night at the Elk's Club. Miss Libby Carlock, sweetheart for 1959-60, pinned the sweetheart ribbon on Miss Knight and presented her with a dozen red roses. Then as the band played "Let Me Call You Sweetheart", approximately 50 couples danced in honor of the new sweetheart.

Miss Knight, a junior and art major from Jesup, is the past

president of the Baptist Student Union and the Junior Class. She was recently elected to lead the Women's Athletic Association and Alpha Kappa Theta sorority.

Those attending danced under hanging balloons set off with a varied colored spotlights to the music of the Downbeats of Atlan- ta. A huge blue and gold heart was the center attraction at the bandstand.

College," he says. "I believe that the opportunities for service in a church-related college of the stature and reputation of La- Grange College offer a very strong professional chellenge."

Dr. Harwell was educated at Emory University concentrating in history. He received his Bache- lor of Arts degree in 1936, M.A. in 1939, and Ph.D. in 1959, all from Emory. He has been honored with membership in Phi Beta Kappa and Kappa Phi Kappa.

Dr. Harwell is a member of the Georgia Historical Society and the Southern Historical Society. He has read papers to both groups.

The Harwells have two children, ages 13 and 17. The 45-year-old appointee is active in district lay work in the Methodist church. He has been a district Boy Scout chairman, an office in the Kiwanis organization and in the Lions club, and he is active in the American Legion.

He entered the service in 1942, served in the southwest Pacific during the war, and was dischar- ged as a captain in 1946.

Several administration officials, prior to public announcement, have joined Dr. Henry in ex- pressing confidence in the capa- bility of Dr. Harwell for fining his new position.

MISS ANN KNIGHT

Lester Will Lead M.E.N.C. Next Year Deloris Lester has been elected

president of the LaGrange Col- lege chapter of the Music Edu- cators National Convention. She s retiring president of the Chor-

alaires. Libby Coleman is vice-president,

while Dianne Scott is correspond- ing secretary and Clare Harris is treasurer.

The M. E. N. C. chapter spon- | sors the annual step-singing com- 11 petition and other music events

A long line of officials, trustees, seniors, and escorts march into the gymnasium . . . and then it's over. |on campus.

In Brief... Arthur Fleming, U. S. Secretary

of Health, Education, and Wel- fare, will speak to the annual meeting of Georgia college presidents on this campus during the summer. The group was ad- dressed last year by Gov. Ernest Vandiver. .

The Student Council has made plans to work through the summer on presenting the Honor Sys- tem for a student vote next year. Also at the meeting of May 17, Sherrill Penn was chosen to head a steering committee for planning Homecoming for next fall.

Charles Roquemore was elected president of Circle K, the Kiwanis- sponsored honor organization, at a meeting in the art lab Monday evening. Ronnie Culpepper will serve as vice-president, with Bryan Dobbs as secretary and Tom Powers as treasurer.

The club is in the process of selecting official delegates to the international convention which will be held in Toronto, Canada in August. •

Announcement has been made by the office of the business manager, Austin Cook, of the au- thorization of a $25 per quarter

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PAGE TWO THE HILL-TOP NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1960

'60 Four years ago they came, the genesis of the

class. Green and frightened, they felt helpless and alone for a little while. But it was only a little while, indeed, because they found the world of LaGrange College to be a warm and friendly world. It was a nice place to wake up and find yourself, after the first nightmare of homesickness was over.

The leaves on the quadrangle began to turn. As suddenly as a stroke of lightning, the dreaded

Rat Day came, but later on the tables were turned. The class had its chance at a freshman group. Elinor Bennett was named first class president. The goo-goo bird was all the rage. The Choralaires wound up in

Pensacola. Land was being cleared down beyond the May

Court for the first of several new buildings—Turner Hall it was to be called.

Rochelle Clifton organized door-slamming parties in Hawkes. The boys enjoyed the sometimes wild, sometimes tame life of living in houses off the campus.

The fall of 1957 brought a newer and greener group to the Hill, and the class under consideration here emerged as feirce and terrible sophomores, adjusting rat caps and striking terror into the hearts of the newcomers. John Hampton was the center of attention in his striking black costume.

The girls delighted in their escapades behind the back of Mrs. Handley, the Smith house mother. This was also the year of the reducing salon. Two strangers, Carolyn Babb and Donnie Murphy, soon found a warm welcome into the class.

T'was a big year for water battles around the perimeter of the Hill. The fun was cut short, finally, when the boys moved into Turner in late April. Another building was being started down the Hill a little—the gym.

Miss Dorothea James and her violin added moments of delight and fun to the campus. The major campus romantic tragedy came when Irv and Bledsoe broke up, for a while. Irv demolished Dr. Henry's Atlanta telephone directory.

The class girls got a thrill with the prospect of at last residing in Pitts, with a new house mother, Mrs. George Talbott. The junior year was off to a bright start.

Jim McDonald was chosen groom for the Junior- Freshman wedding, the occasion marking the last time the time-honored custom would be held in Dobbs.

The class members were thrilled at the prospect of choosing Little Brothers and Sisters.

In the late fall, a new publication came to the campus under the inspiration of Luanne Hays. The Hill-Top News was born.

This was to be the last year under the semester system and somehow the annual Christmas festivities were more meaningful than ever before.

Ground was broken for a new classroom building. A rash of engagements and marriages broke

out on campus. Orders were placed for class rings. Sadness gripped the campus on May 5 of that

year with the passing of beloved Dean E. A. Bailey. In the fall, the class returned for the last time

as students on the Hill. Already a feeling of appre- hension was spreading through the group.

Bishop Moore arrived to dedicate Manget. Seniors rose to places of prominence in campus

life. Carolyn Babb was Student Council president, Louise Ayres headed the SCA. Mavis Sprayberry, Jimmy Johnson, Charles Jones, Luanne Hays, Donnie Murphy, Shirley Fowler, Donna Hiers, and other class members headed major organizations.

Seniors were in places of prominence in other (Continued On Page Three)

THE HILL-TOP NEWS Editor Ray Barfield Associate Editors Harriette Ruhr, Marianne Whelchel Assignments Editor Andy Owen Sports Editor Jimmy Trice News Editor Jere Mitchell Society Editor Julia Massey Reporters Frances McKinney, Dianne Scott, Jimmy Harris,

Elaine Hopper, Emily Paxton, Janet Sutherlin, Beti Lowrey, Peggy Hinkle, Bill Page,

Charles Jones, Gerald Becham Business Manager Andy Borders

Retiring Business Manager Luanne Hays Advertising Manager Frank Hague Business Staff Andy Borders, Frank Hague,

Edna Lee Thompson Newspaper Advisory Board Alan Thomas, Dean J. C. Bailey,

Dr. J. L. Kovar, Ray Barfield, Luanne Hays, Andy Borders, Ann Gower, Marianne Whelchel,

Harriette Ruhr.

"I would just like to announce that the graduation of Higgins is of historical interest and may some day be dubbed "the Eighth Wonder."

CONFETTI By RAY BARFIELD

Sometime during these chaotic weeks since the Hill-Top News last hit the campus, the freshmen became sophomores, the sophomores became juniors, the juniors became seniors, and the seniors became worried that somewhere along the line they had missed some requirement and might not graduate after all.

The campus grew a-buzz with last-minute preparations for finals and term papers. Rumors flew over the prospect of who the new dean might be. The Hill-Top News staff, wrapped in a cloak of in- trigue, guarded the scoop with every possible security measure.

As students attempt to find summer jobs and/or a cool plape to loaf, the school year took its weakening hold on things and prepared to die fighting through the heat and agony of finals.

sonality and its aims. Our debt to Luanne is of incalcuable pro- portions. So, to the first woman president of the United States, "Thanks!"

To the classes of '61, '62 and '63, have a good summer and we'll see you in the fall. Let's make next year the best one this old hill has ever seen!

Don Thomas, stating his outlook on "the finer things of life": "I appreciate the finer arts; I just don't understand 'em."

Liz Taylor's bathing suit was the rage of the movie, "Suddenly, Last Summer." One senior girl, who must remain unnamed here lest the editor lose his empty head, says of it. "I have a white bathing suit I like that one, but putting me in it is like sending a girl out to do a woman's job." (This girl is known to be quite modest at times. It is well known around campus that she turned down a role in "On the Beach" because the dimples on her knees don't match).

FORMULA FOR SUCCESS DURING FINALS: Burn a candle and cram like mad!

This is my once-a-year chance to drop the third-person form of writing proper to the pages of a newspaper and to speak my mind in a more personal way. Now the time has come to do so once again as I soothe my wounds and brace myself for finals.

First of all, let me put in my personal word of thanks for those who have worked on the Hill-Top News staff this year. The going has been tough at times, but somehow, despite my inability to type and other such minor trag- edies, we have made it through fifteen issues.

To the seniors, congratulations and best wishes as you prepare to grab the diploma and leave us. We'll miss you and hope you'll be back often to visit and say "hello."

This issue of the Hill-Top News could not go to press without an expression of gratitude to Luanne Hays. Luanne has nursed and pet- '.ed this publication through good and bad days, molding its per-

Chit-Chat "Hi, sweet," she said, using her

most alluring tones. " 'Lo," he responded. "Hey,

what did we have for Creative Writing for tomorrow? I've lost my darned assignment sheet!"

"We're supposed to read the next chapter in the textbook. By the way, have you started on your term paper yet? I haven't and I know Dr. Epps would just kill me if she knew! I probably blush every time she mentions it in class."

"Yes," he replied, "I've got a stack of note cards but it looks like I'll never get them organized. Why didn't I pick something simple?!!"

"By the way, are we still going to the movies Saturday night? Everybody says it's a fabulous picture. And you've always been partial to Marilyn Monroe (Darn it!)."

He hesitated for a moment, thinking of that fishing trip he had planned with the boys.

"Well . . ." "Aw, Bill, you promised." The pleading tone was too much

for him. He glanced down at the hole in his sock and swallowed hard, realizing that woman had triumphed again.

"Well, O. K. I guess I would kinda like to see it."

"That's better, now," she said, sounding happier.

"I'm sorry, Betsy, but quiet hours are about to start. Yfou'll have to say 'goodnight.'" The student council member stood behind her as an ominous symbol of authority.

"Bill, I've gotta go now," she said, straightening her blouse. "Riss me 'goodnight."

The smack resounded down the hall of Smith.

"Goodnight, sweet." Betsy hung the receiver into its

place and, simultaneously, Bill emerged from the telephone booth in Turner.

"These late telephone calls are 0. R.," Bill told his buddy as they walked back to his room, the sound of that kiss still ringing in his brain. "But . . .," he added, "it's nothing like the real thing."

"Rnow what you mean," the friend replied. "Somehow kissin's not the same with that darn ope-

Floodlights by Prof. Kovar

Gerald Becham has chosen for his recital on May 15, 1960, a rich field of music ranging from Bach, Mozart, Brahms and Scarlatti to the modern Russian masters.

The performance required a significant and difficult change in the treatment of the musical pic- tures which were so differently colored by the individuality of each composer. Becham, as every performing artist, faced a difficult dilemma between the emotional attitude and that of technical an- alysis. Neither could stand by itself and express the truth. The feeling, purely intellectual, dis- covers the composer's inspiration. The technique presents the logical sequence of the musical language. The answer to the truth however, rests in a blending of feeling and technique as an unity. Becham understood this problem and presented an excellent interpretation of both problems.

Becham was at his height with Mozart's Sonata in A major, op. R 331. His interpretation of Mo- zart was compact, forceful and without a moment's loss of harmony with the mathematical perfection.

Brahms and Mozart are dia- metrically opposite in expression quence from Mozart's Sonata to and temperament and the se- Brahms' Intermezzo in E major, op. 116, No. 4 and the Rhapsody in D minor, op. 79, No. 1 required a fast re-orientation from the col- orful form of Mozart to Brahms' triumphant and passionate expression. With Brahms it is Meaning which becomes more important than Beauty. In both recitations Becham has shown a deep understanding and the quality of a promising pianist.

Rachmaninow's Rhapsody (op. 43) with Prof. Westafer at the orchestral piano part is one of the most intricate embodiments of piano music. There are moments of light and joy immediately fol- lowed by darker moods which are characteristic of modern Russian classicism. To penetrate the musical soul of Rachmaninow is a challenge to all pianists and Becham undertook this challenge with sincerity and feeling.

Becham's sensitive interpretation, technique and understanding of great art spoke in the language of true music and revealed his infallible musical talent.

Players Signed Two senior members of the

LaGrange High School basketball team, State Triple A Tournament finalists in 1959 and 1960, will play collegiate basketball at L. C.

The two cagers, 64 Ronnie White and 6-3 Mickey Cheek, have accepted tuition only scholarships at the liberal arts college, Panther Coach Joe Copeland announced.

A varsity performer with the Grangers for 3 years, White play- id forward and averaged 10 points a game as a junior and 15 per game during his Senior year. He weighs 155 pounds.

White's high school coach, Al Mariotti, rates him as a good rebounder and fair outside shot. Mariotti said, "White plays a good floor game for a tall man. He has good potential for College success."

Cheek, a 165 pound player, also played on the Granger varsity 3 years. "A good consistent player," according to Mariotti, he averaged 12 rebounds a game and

(Continued on Page Four) rator in the way."

"By the way . . ." Bill cleared his throat. "About that fishing trip Saturday . . ."

THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1960 THE HELL-TOP NEWS PAGE THREE

Pi Delta Kappa Wins Saturday Track Meet

L. C. Frat thinclads invaded the Athletic Field last Saturday for the Annual Track Meet. This event is part of the E. A. Bailey Award.

Final results looked like this: Pi Delta Kappa 52 points; Sigma Nu Pi 26 points; and Gamma Phi Al- pha 22 points:

Individual Scoring went like this: (arranged in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.)

100-yd Dash—Max Griffies; Pete Robinson; Smut Williams.

200 yd Dash-Max Griffies; Smut Williiams; John Hartrampf.

440 yd Dash-Pete Robinson; Frank Hague; Andy Owen.

880 yd Dash-Gene Holcomb; Ray Sheppard; Jerry Carden.

Mile-Ray Sheppard; Gene Hol- comb; John Ficklen. Mile Relav-Pi Delta Kappa; Gam- ma Phi Alpha; Sigma N. Pi.

Discus-Pete Robinson; Wallace Brown; Larry Boswell.

Shot Put-Wallace Brown; Dan Lee; Jerry Carden.

Broad Jump-Jimmy McDonald Wallace Brown; Andy Owen.

Sack Race-Ronnie Culpepper; Larry Boswell; Olin Smith.

eluded Alessandro Scarlatti's "Le Violette," Handel's "Care Selve," and Veracini's "A Pastoral."

Numbers by Fourdrain, Rimsky- Korsakoff, Delibes, Lie, Niles, and Bassett added color, variety, exotic flavor, and humor to the superlatively performed program.

McGuire Recital A Review

The radiant stage personality and beautiful soprano voice of Patricia McGuire captured and held her audience for the Mon- day evening audience in Dobbs auditorium.

A pupil of Miss Elizabeth Gil- bert, Miss McGuire sang a varied and attractive program of music. The total effect was one of charm and grace.

Joyce Lancaster proved an excellent accompanist, never intrud- ing into the soloist's realm but ever-forceful in her support of Miss McGuire's voice.

A highlight of the recital was "Musetta's Waltz Song" from Puccini's "La Boheme," a work in which the soloist has already shown LaGrange audiences her abilities.

Miss McGuire's first group was also especially effective. It in-

Officers Named ALPHA PHI BETA President—Susan Sheppard Vice President—Joyce Lynch Secretary—Ann Swanson Treasurer—Anne O'Bryant Panhcllenic—Laura Williams Historian—Margaret Layton ALPHA KAPPA THETA President—Ann Knight Vice President—Libby Carlock Secretai-y—Dale Turner Treasurer—Deloris Lester Inter-Sorority Council-

Ann Westbrook Social Chairman—Suzanne Cooper KAPPA PHI DELTA President—Susan Williams Vice President—Marian Freeman Secretary—Marianne Hughes Treasurer—Julia Massey GAMMA PHI ALPHA President—Phil Flynn Vice President—Jimmy Benefield Secretary—Jere Mitchell Treasurer—Millard Beckum Atheletic Rep.—Dan Lee IFC—Bob van Landingham,

Andy Borders PI DELTA KAPPA President—Larry Boswell Vice President—Andy Owen Secretary—Hilry Brashears Treasurer—Mickey Reames Chaplain—Jimmy Harris Athletic Rep.—Gene Holcomb IFC—Ronnie Culpepper,

Frank Hague SIGMA NU PI President—Jerry Carden Vice President-

Charles Roquemore Secretary—Jack Wilks Treasurur—Buddy Grimes Athletic Rep. Joel White IFC—Barry Collins,

Joel Burrows Social Chairman—Freddie Hedrick

Clubs, Groups Name Officer

The newly organized Spanish Club met for an election of officers on May 17, choosing Edna Lee Thompson as its first president.

Other officers include Harriette Kuhr, vice president; Ann Grahl, secretary; David Dukes, treasurer; Kay Culpepper and Ted Key, program chairmen; Beti Lowrey, historian; Bill Page, re- porter, and Jane Mathews, pub- licity chairman.

Any student who is presently taking Spanish or who has already had courses in the language is eligible for membership.

There will be no further meetings until next fall, although plans for the year's activities will be made by members during the summer.

New editorial staff members for the Hill-Top News were chosen by the Newspaper Advisory Board last week, effective with this issue.

Harriette Kuhr will serve with previously appointed Marianne Whelchel as associate editor of the campus paper. Freshman Jere Mitchell takes over the newly created position of news editor, while Julia Massey has been named society editor.

Marianne Whelchel, Jimmy Harris, and Andy Owen are currently working on special projects and new features which will be incorporated into the newspaper in the fall.

ceive honorary Doctor of Divinity Degrees.

| June graduates are Louise Ay- res, Carolyn Babb, Gerald Bee- ham, Norma Bell, Eileen Blalock, Mildred Branch, Thomas Brooks, Wallace Brown, Faye Buck, Paul Bugg, Andrea Cheek, Lucille Chen, Beverly Childs, June Childs, Rochelle Clifton, Janice Cole, Mar- garet Collings, Elizabeth Deering, Shirley Fowler, Kermit Floyd, Mike Frosolono, Anne Harmon, Joyce Gailey, Luanne Hays, Dot Heath, Donna Hiers, Jimmy John- son, Charles Jones, Ann Kerce, Jeanne Kesler, Sandra Loworn, Jim McDonald, Margie McDonald, Pat McGuire, Nancy Mitchell, Donnie Murphy, Marilyn Neal, Randy Pollard, Leona Raughton, Dorothy Mann Sams, Rebecca Simmons, Mavis Sprayberry, T. J. Stewart, Gary Todd, Margaret Todd, Renfroe Watson, Mary Langford Wheeler, Linda Wood- son, and Dean Young.

Hilda Duncan, Mary Ellenburg, Mary Newsom Estes, and Henry Etta Wall will receive secreterial science certificates.

George Pullen, who finished his classwork in December, will also receive his degree at June 6 ceremonies, as will March Grad- uates Larry Barrington, Ronnie Davidson, Jackie Dennis, Wayne Fears, John Hampton, Harold Hol- loway, Elinor Bennett Huff, Faye Combs Jacobs, Herm Kahler, and Gwen Reeves.

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Officers for the campus drama organizations were elected at special meetings last week.

Mary Ann Wages, a senior speech and drama major from Winder, will serve as Curtain Raisers president. Larry Thomas is vice-president, Dot Miller is secretaiy, and Lloyd Bryant is treasurer. Al Bush is technician, Larry Thomas will be scene de- signer, and Beti Lowrey has been named house chairman.

The national honorary drama society's Theta Gamma chapter has chosen Gail Woodruff as president. Other Alpha Psi Omega officers are Ray Barfield, vice president and Mary Ann Wages, secretary.

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den, and Martha Green, vocal solos; Martha Green and Andy Borders, vocal duet.

From 5 to 6 Dr. Henry is giv- ing a Garden Party for seniors and guests at his home.

Monday at 11:00 a.m. Dr. W. Earl Strickland will speak at graduation. Dr. Strickland was elected President of Wesleyan College January 4, 1960. He was Superin- tendent of the Augusta District in 1959-1960, President of North Geor- gia Conference Board of Educa- tion for 7 years, visiting professor at the Candler School of The- ology at Emory University, and former trustee of LaGrange Col- lege and of Reinhardt College. He received his B. Ph., B. D. and M. A. Degrees at Emory Univer- sity and last year an honorary Doctorate of Divinity degree was conferred on him by LaGrange College.

Also at graduation Dr. James Rowland Burgess, Jr. will receive an honorary Doctorate of Law De- gree. Dr. Burgess is President of Reinhardt College.

Rev. Hagood and Rev. Jessee W. Veatch, District Superintendent of the LaGrange District, will re-

performed with power and crisp- ness. The forte passages were most effective, especially in How- ard Hanson's "The Cherubic Hymn" and Randall Thompson's "Have Ye Not Known" and "Ye Shall Have A Song."

The Hanson and Thompson selections, with the addition of "Exultate Deo," a motet by Francis Poulenc, showed twen- tieth-century music at its best. The chorus showed its confidence amid the syncopated rhythms and dissonances of these numbers and Normand Lockwood's "I Hear America Singing."

Bette Barfield Hester, a pupil of Miss Gilbert, sang the numbers by Malotte, Handel, Schubert, and Puccini with strength, clairity, and beauty of tone.

"The Lark in the Morn," an English folk song arranged by Randall Thompson; Noble Cain's "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes," and Ralph Hunter's "Five Nursery Rhymes" added a light touch to the program.

Chorus Delights Audience

A Review The Tuesday evening spring

concert by the LC Choralaires under the direction of Prof. Walter Westafer proved to be one of the most significant programs ever presented by that group.

The program of contemporary music, chiefly American, was a fitting tribute to Miss Elizabeth Gilbert, the dedicatee. The six numbers, plus two encores, were

Bailey Comment- Dean J. C. Bailey, in regard to

his leaving the Hill, has made this extemporaneous comment to the students, faculty, and staff: "It's been a wonderful year; I have enjoyed tremendously working at the college and appreciate more than I can say the co-operation and the friendliness of the people with whom I have worked."

Best Of

Luck

Seniors

'60 (Continued From Page 2) phases of campus life — music, art, drama . . .

Spring came to the quadrangle once again. Some- how it seemed more beautiful than ever, now that the end was approaching.

The class will, history, and prophecy were revealed at the Senior-Sophomore banquet.

June 6 looms nearer and nearer. Finally, as did the characters of Milton's

Paradise Lost, They, looking back, all th' Eastern side beheld

Of Paradise, so late thir happy seat, Wav'd over by that flaming Brand, the Gate

With dreadful Faces throug'd and fiery Arms: Some natural tears they drop'd, but wip'd them

soon; The World was all before them, where to choose

Thir place of rest, and Providence thir guide: They, hand in hand with wand'ring steps and slow,

Through Eden took thir solitary way.

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PAGE FOUR HILL-TOP NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1960

Panther Paws Some talk has been going

around some of the basketball players and those especially in- terested in our team about the scholarship situation here at La- Grange.

Many seem to think that the rea- son we don't get the ball players we want and those that could really put a spark into our team is the inadequate scholarship program. (This doesn't at all mean that we don't have some top notch players.)

It has been seen that boys will take a full scholarship at some other school (which you can't blame them at all for doing) rather than take a part scholarship from our school. Some migh ty good players have slipped through our fingers on this single account.

We've been lucky in past sea- sons to have good players who came on anyway, but I wonder what the future will hold on this question?

It seems that the Oglethorpe Petrels may be pulling out of the conference according to a story (?) in the April 30th issue of the Oglethorpe newspaper.

The one who wrote that article seemed to think that the "Petrels" were too good to compete with such poor competition as they have had. (He forgot to mention

Panthers Get Letter Awards Ten LaGrange College Panthers

received monograms at the An- nual Athletic Awards dinner according to Coach Joe Copeland.

Those named were Wayne Cope- land, Mickey Reams, and Pete Robinson, all of LaGrange; Bud- dy Grimes and Olin Smith, .both of Colquitt; Jerry Carden and Larry Boswell, both of Phenix City, Alabama; Wallace Brown of Cartersville; and Dale St. Gemme of Pine Mountain.

John "Whack" Hyder, Georgia Tech cage coach, was the fea- ture speaker for the occasion.

the times that Oglethorpe sweated a few out.) But since this article has come out I haven't heard a single person from the other schools crying about the wanted departure of the deprived Petrels.

The author of this article did- n't mention either the way his mighty team was deflated in the tournament in Florida by such a healthy margin.

Oh well, maybe we can say Good- Bye to the Petrels next year and maybe we'll miss them so, so much.

We Suggest...

E. A. Bailey Award Given 6th Time The E. A. Bailey Award was

started by the Late Dean E. A. Bailey in 1954 for the purpose of bringing out competition between fraternities. At that time there were only two frats on the Hill.

Leadership, scholarship, and sporting events originally made up the three equal parts of the competition.

It was thought that points should be given for those fraternities who had members in places of leadership on our campus. And scholarship was given to reward the group with the highest grade average.

The sports section of the award consisted of basketball, football, softball, track, tennis, and swimming. First, second, and third places are given in these different sports awarding points much long- ed for toward the big trophy.

In addition to the big trophy, small trophies are given in basketball, football, softball, and track. These small trophies may be kept by the winning fraternities.

This year will mark the 6th time that this award has been presented to the fraternity that comes out with the greatest number of points at the end of the year.

The past five years have ended like this:

1954-Pi Delta Kappa 1955-Pi Delta Kappa 1956-Pi Delta Kappa 1957-Sigma Nu Pi 1958-Pi Delta Kappa

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The Atlanta Art Association exhibit. Open into June. MOVIES

"Ben Hur". Oscar and chariots at the Roxy, Atlanta.

"Five Branded Women", opening today in Atlanta.

"The Fugitive Kind," a Mar- Ion Brando smash in Atlanta and Columbus. CURRENT MAGAZINES

"The Notion of an American Gentleman" by Emmet John Hughes in the May issue of Es- quire (page 89) tells what every Tom, Dick, and Jeeves should be.

"The National Purpose," Life, May 23 edition, page 22. life looks at Liberty.

Segregation vs. Integration, and Ben Shahn, too. The May issue of Motive.

"Medicine: Dreams". Time, May 23, page 72. What stuff dreams are made of. NEW RECORDS

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Eric Sevareid. CBS Washington chief comments on the American scene. Alfred Knopf.

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Dr. Henry Gets Recent Honors Two outstanding honors have

come to president Waights G. Henry during recent weeks. He has been named to the University Senate, an accrediting agency for Methodist colleges, and he will be heard on a nationwide radio ser- ies.

Bishop Arthur J. Moore of At- lanta placed Dr. Henry's name in nomination for membership in the 21-member University Senate at the Methodist General Conference which has recently closed in Den- ver, Colorado.

Dr. Henry is also currently serving as president of the Geor- gia Foundation for Independent Colleges, the Georgia Association of Colleges, and the Georgia Meth- odist Colleges Association.

Thoughts On An Old Friend

By Janet Sutherlin Sentimentality is a strange

emotion. One often gets this feeling about things after they are gone, even though complaints are unceasingly heard while they are present. This describes my situation precisely, for while I sometimes hate to admit it, deep down mside I really miss the old White Elephant! For you who haven't been around very long. I offer this explanation: White Elephant was the nickname tagged on the old theater organ which for a decade fit so clumsily into her corner of Dobbs Auditorium.

When I arrived at LaGrange College, one of my first duties as a piano major was to acquaint myself with the practice rooms located behind the stage in Dobbs. Knowing no better, I chose the second room and was quite pleased because of the lovely view of the Quadrangle and of all who might pass by (anything to keep my mind occupied during practice hours.)

Early one morning I sauntered into my practice room in a care- free sort of way and began my daily ritual of Dohnanyi exercises —quite mechanically, I confess. Time surely must be flying, and this hour will soon be over, I thought to myself, and I continued in my hypnotized state. Then there came over me quite suddenly the sensation that I was shaking unnaturally, for it was not yet cold weather, and I cer- tainly wasn't nervous! Further- more I was aware that everything else in the room had begun to vibrate also, and the door knob

Kelson Gets SCA Post Ed Nelson, a native of Augusta,

has been elected by the SCA Cabi- net as the new secretary of the SCA for 1960-1961. Ed, a rising senior, is the newly-elected president of next year's senior class He is also a member of the Stu- dent Government council, the Choralaires, the Ministerial As- sociation, and Gamma Phi Alpha fraternity.' Ed replaces Bill Grif- fin, who has resigned.

The book committee which will be in charge of the paper-back books in the Little Store next year has been selected. Ray Barfield will serve as chairman, and Janet Sutherlin and Janice Townley will work with him on this pro- ject.

Mary George Dean, president of the SCA, urges everyone to attend the swimming party which the SCA will sponsor Friday night, May 27, at Callaway Pool. She has also announced that the annual YMCA-YWCA conference will be held at Blue Ridge, North Carolina, June 5-10. Anyone inter- ested in attending the conference should see Mary George or Dr. Margaret Cubine.

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10 points per contest, most of his baskets coming on set shot.

White is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Horace White of 508 Boulevard, LaGrange. Cheek is the son of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Cheek, 803 East Williams Street, LaGrange.

was beating time to my monoton- ous finger exercises. When the bench I was sitting on began to move beneath me, I became quite alarmed. 1 was just before let- ting out a cry of terror when a loud noice burst forth and continued in the form of organ music! That was my first awareness of the White Elephant's existence, and from that time forth my complaints of her and her forceful "heartbeat" were unending.

Fall became winter and during the course of that, my freshman, year, I became intrigued with the White Elephant and by the end of the semester had decided to leave my vibrating practice room to become the cause of more "heartbeating."

Her history I discovered to be fascinating. She had been created in California in 1928 and had lived for some time in the Capi- tol Theater of Atlanta. There she had enjoyed full days of performing, much to the delight of the many moviegoers. Time passed, and when Davison-Paxon replaced the Capitol Theater, the White

| Elephant came to call LaGrange | College her home. After the much laboring moving-in-time, from January to May 1948, she ren- dered her first official performance at Commencement in June. From that time on she continued in her faithful service.

Age is -a thing uncontrollable, and just as you and I are slowly wearing out, so also this time for the White Elephant drew near, but not before such an artist as Virgil Fox could cause her to speak as

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THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1960 HILL-TOP NEWS PAGE FIVE

Campus Traditions Ed. Note: Beti Lowrey's Cam-

pus Tour is continued from the May 12 edition of the Hill-Top News. Within present-day Smith wa:

Hardwick Hall, a room on the ground floor designed and used for Evening Prayer, Literary So cieties, Student Meetings, and Y.W.C.A. services. On the floor also were double parlors and a dining hall. A portion of the ground floor and the second floor was designed for fifty bedrooms, about half of which rooms accom- modated two students and the other half equipment to house three of four.

Opposite the Oreon Smith Me- morial building was erected the "College Building," later named the Samuel C. Dobbs building. According to the catalogue of 1911,

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this structure contained elevr 'arge rooms, of which were th .aboratory for Physics, Chemir ry, and Botany, Physiography Expression, and Art. Beside :lassrooms and studies, there war i large auditorium with an exten iive gallery.

In 1911, the Harriette Hawke: Building was completed, a picturr of red bricks supported by snow> verandas adorning the facade Architects, with blue prints ir hand, whacked away the touch o.' the Old South by removing th( verandas. With this one blow, the building has become Modern anc1

streamlined, both on the interioi and exterior.

The original design was exe- cuted with a large library on the first floor in the area presently occupied by Mrs. Talbott's bed- room and the rooms on either side. On this same floor were offices of the President, Registrar and Bookkeeper. Then, too, there were classrooms and a room for selling supplies. Bedrooms hous- ing eighty students were on the above two floors. Not only was Hawkes a dorm and Administra- tion building, but also, a Gymnas- ium. For in the basement was a large swimming pool, with volume of 30,000 gallons of water. Then, too, there were rooms for showers and lockers.

Directly back of Hawkes, on and beyond what is now the one-way transportation route, were skating rinks, tennis courts and a basketball court.

As the LaGrange College enroll- ment increased it was necessary to expand in other areas. Before the second world war, both the William Banks Library and Pitts Dormitory were completed.

William Banks, chairman of the Board of Trustees, granted a large sum for construction of a library. This library, named in honor of him, is a constant reminder of the great services he has rend- ered. The structure then was the same as today—a red brick building distinguished with small white columns.

Glorifying the Old South in all its splendor, Pitts, firmly supported by six white columns, reflects the grandeur of the college itself.

Completing Turner Hall in 1958, made education on the hill possible to a greater number of men students. It, too, is interwoven with Southern spirit by its architecture.

Sitting sedately at the base of the hill is the red-bricked, white-

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The Gentle Art Of Blushing

by Peggy Hinkle Who ever said that blushing wa'

n art? Those of us who glov ntensely on many occasion1

night question the validity ol ;uch a statement. But before w< ■re too hasty in our judgment et us take a closer look. According to Webster, to blusl

neans to become red, especially n the cheeks or face, as froir ;hame, modesty, or confusion. Technically, blushing is caused by the stimulation of certain lerves called vasodilators, which make the tiny blood vessels in 'he face and neck expand and permit more blood to flow through them.

A blush has a way of humbling a person. It is something over which he has no control. Try as he may, he cannot prevent a blush or stop it once it has started to spread. He is completely power- less before the scarlet wave.

In nineteenth century England, blushing was a gentle feminine grace which the ladies cultivated. This was an important matter to them. Coloring prettily at the right moment enhanced their charming helpless appearance. In Pope's "The Rape of the Lock," a special sylph was assigned to as- sist Belinda's blushes. Blushing was carried to the extreme in this society just as fainting was. We are told that some sensitive souls became profusely tinted at the ex- posed legs of pianos and wished them decently covered.

Today the trend is toward con- cealing rather than inducing a blush. This is ridiculous and im- possible. If a person feels embar- rassed because of a blush and tries to hide it, the blush stands up for its rights and beams more brightly.

It might be comforting to other blushers to know that the angels are subject to embarrassment. In Milton's Paradise Lost, Raphael glowed celestial rosy red when Adam touched on the subject of love among the angels in Heaven.

Perhaps there is some merit in blushing. If we use it as a meas- urement of sensitivity or a reac- tion to right and wrong, it becomes very important. Some people are trying to tell us that today the only redness about the face is artificial and externally applied. They are implying that

To, Near, and At the Altar

Pins, Engagements, Marriages Pinned: Julia Massey and Ronnie Culpepper;

Elaine Wilner and George Redmond. Engaged: Beti Lowrey and Louis Wheeler. Summer marriages:

Sandra Kite and Jimmy Pennell, June 25; Jackie Dennis and Gene Richardson, June 19; Andrea Cheek and Mike Frosolono, June 10; Claire Walker and Freddie Bowles, August 28; Phyllis French and Renfroe Watson, June 10; Amy Jackson and Ted Reddy, July 31; Marilyn Neal and Jerry Whitlow, Aug. 12; Henry Etta Wall and Don Watson, Sept. 11; Nancy Haynes and Harvey Halman, Sept. 10; Gwen Reeves and Grady Lovelace.

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tution increase by the Board of Trustees. This will be used to- wards paying salaries of new faculty members. No room and board increase is contemplated.

L. C.'s Ann Swanson was fea- tured with other Fayetteville girls in color photographs in Sun-

day's Atlanta Journal-Constitution magazine section. The photos ac- companied an article titled "Wild Azaleas."

A playback of the Choralaires Tuesday night concert will be heard on the "Concert Hour" over WTRP on Sunday afternoon at 4:30. Lloyd Bryant will be host.

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trimmed gymnasium. This mod- ernly equipped recreation building was opened in February of 1959 through the generosity of the Methodist Expansion Fund and the LC Trustees.

The Louise Anderson Manget Building, erected in 1959, com- pletes the unification of the campus. Like the boy's dorm, its exterior is quite Greek, but its interior is complete with the most modern conveniences for classrooms and offices.

The architecture of the ivyed, historic buildings is repeated in the newer structures, combining the atmosphere of the Old South with the convenience of modem architecture.

In 1942, Maurice Hindus, noted author and lecturer, said of La- Grange College, "I enjoyed im- mensely the visit to your college. I like places that look and feel and breathe the past and that bring to mind and recreate foi the imagination the life that wa? in a fine leisurely splendor that is rare nowadays. The trees and the buildings and the lanes anc the grass have a brooding qualitj that appeals to me more than 1 can tell you."

Today no less can be said of this loveliness.

our sensitivity has become blunted and that we are no longer affected by matters which should concern us deeply. Have we really reach- ed this point? It would seem sad when one thinks over the "key words" in the United States for the last two years — "rigged" and "payola". It would seem so when one hears of racial discrim- ination, graft, and corruption in politics. But all the color seen on faces is not rouge. There are many people who look about at the present situation and at them- selves and blush deeply.

Thinking of blushing along this line makes the old question "Is my face red?" take on a new significance. ' Jeremiah spoke with a terrible indictment against blushless cheeks: . Were they ashamed when they

committed abomination? No, they were not ashamed; they did not know how to blush. Therefore they shall fall among the fallen; . . . says the Lord.

Jeremiah 8:12 RSV If we can cut corners and try

to get ahead on the easy road with our countenances pale, there is cause for alarm. Maybe there is something to this thing about blushing being an art. Let's not let it become a lost art.

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Classes Choose New Officers for 1960-61 Senior class officers, elected at

a class meeting on May 18, are Ed Nelson, president; Marie Wil- liams, vice-president; Jerri Chap- .pelear, secretary, and Ted Key, treasurer. Libby Carlock is the senior representative to the Alum- ni Council, with full voting power. Prof. Osmos Lanier is a new class sponsor.

The junior class has chosen Andy Owen to serve as president for the third term. Ronnie Cul- pepper is vice-president; Marian

Freeman, secretary; and Bryan Dobbs, treasurer.

Meeting Monday night, the class of '63 elected as its officers Lloyd Bryant, president; Bob van Landingham, vice president; Jane Mathews, secretary; and Millard Beckum, treasurer.

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WAA Awards W. A. A. awards were presented

during a special assembly last Wednesday. Individual awards were given in the form of a La- Grange College "L" to the follow- ing girls:

Janice Townley, Elaine Hopper, Julia Fulford, Jerri Whealis, Deloris Lester, Libby Carlock, Susan Williams, Marianne Hughes, and Ann Knight. The letter is awarded to those girls who earn 700 points by participation in sports activities.

A star is awarded to girls who have earned 400 additional points. Mavis Sprayberry and Janet Sutherlin received this award.

The sororities also were recognized for achievement in sports. A K O was the winner of the principal trophy as well as winner of the basketball and volleyball trophies. Kappa Phi received the stepsinging and Softball trophies while Alpha Phi won the ping- pong trophy.

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The ChoraJaires concert on Tuesday evening was dedicated, in a surprise move, to Miss Eliza- beth Gilbert of the college's music faculty.

Special recognition was given Miss Gilbert by Dr. Waights G. Henry at the annual spring concert in Dobbs Auditorium.

Bette Barfield Hester, one of "Madame" 's outstanding students, was a special soloist for the occasion. The soprano sang "A Little Song of Life" by Albert Hay Malotte, "Art Thou Trou- bled?" by Handel, "Der Tod und Das Madchen" ("Death and the Maiden") by Franz Schubert, and "Vissi d' Arte" from Giacomo Puccini's "La Tosca."

The Choralaires sang "Have Ye Not Known" and "Ye Shall Have a Song" by Randall Thompson; "Exultate Deo," a motet by Fran- cis Poulenc; and "The Cherubic Hymn" by Howard Hanson. On the second half of the program of contemporary music the cho- ral group sang a Randall Thomp- son arrangement of the English folk song, "The Lark in the Morn"; Noble Cain's "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes"; and "I Hear America Singing," a setting by Norman Lockwood of the Walt Whitman poem.

The Choralaires, directed by Prof. Walter Westafer, will make their final appearances for this school year at commencement events in June.

Miss Woodward Inspires HTN Staff

Dr. Emily Woodward of Vienna, Georgia, was the speaker at the second annual Hilltop News banquet Friday evening.

Dr. Woodward told of some of her experiences in various phases of newspaper work and urged the journalists not to "sell yourself short." She expressed confidence in the younger generation's abili- ty to cope with the present criti- cal world situation.

Dr. J. L. Kovar, who served as master of ceremonies, dedicated two violin selections, a Chopin "Nocturne" and Dvorak's "Hu- moresque," to the speaker.

Old and newly-chosen staff members were recognized at the banquet by Hilltop News sponsor Alan Thomas.

sique and is capable of a variety of expressions. With him I am of course well pleased, and yet I still miss the sounds of the thun- der, -the surf, the rain, and the drums that could be heard coming from the White Elephant during the many hours of my unofficial visitations. These things Mr. Mol- ler will never be able to replace in my heart. Yes. I must admit there is an emptiness within, since the old White Elephant is no longer with us.

"MADAME" GILBERT

Thoughts (Continued from Page Four)

he did in 1949. When the White Elephant and I

first met, she already was old and fatigued, and so in spite of Dr. K. T. Cline's many operations, her groans and sighs were often heard just at the wrong times. Before each recital and every Thursday, there were always those little doubtful questions. "Would she make it?" and "would this be her last feat?" Finally the de- cision was made that her best years were gone and that she must be replaced. There was much merry-making, I being among the ring-leaders!

Now the old White Elephant has gone away and is no longer with us, and it is a silent "heartbeat" that I cause, during those hours each day while I am be- coming more familiar with our new resident in Dobbs, a Moller whose first name has not yet been disclosed.

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